Course overview

One of the great things about business and administration is that you can work almost anywhere. With your transferable skills, you could be working in a marketing company or a charity. Administration roles are also an excellent starting point to move into management once you have more experience.

It’s likely that you’ll be working with a team or member of staff to handle various tasks. You may be typing up board meeting documents, putting financial information together in spread sheets, sending the daily post, or faxing and photocopying confidential documents. This sort of work requires a strong sense of responsibility, accuracy and attention to detail.

Entry requirements

You will need 4 GCSEs at grade D-E, including maths and English. Mature students will be assessed on individual merit.
You must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant environment for the duration of the Apprenticeship.
You will be required to attend an interview at the college and we will request a school or college report.

How to enquire/apply

To apply for this course please click the apply button and complete the online application form. If you have any queries with regards to your application or would like further information and support please contact us on 01325 503030.

Studying and learning

NVQ Certificate

Mandatory units:

Manage own performance in a business environment

Improve own performance in a business environment

Work in a business environment

Communicate in a business environment

Additional optional units to choose from to make up the required credits.

Technical Certificate

Mandatory units:

Principles of personal responsibilities and working in a business environment

Principles of providing administrative services

Principles of managing information and producing documents

Optional units:

Principles of supporting change in a business environment

Principles of supporting business events

Principles of maintaining stationery stock

Principles of project management

Principles of budgets in a business environment

Principles of contributing to innovation and change

The Apprenticeship consists of a NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration, a Technical Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration and functional skills.

What next

Further qualifications

Level 3 Diploma in Business

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Level 3 Customer Service Apprenticeship

Careers

Various office junior roles

Administration or business support roles

Receptionist roles

Information, advice and support

Darlington College offers a wide range of support including careers guidance, financial assistance, additional learning support, childcare and many more. For more information on any aspect of student support contact the Student Services Team on 01325 503030 and they will direct your call to the appropriate college support team.

Fees and funding

This course is fully funded for those aged 16-18, however there may be an employer contribution for those aged 19+. Employers needing further details on costs and available government funding options should contact the Business Development Team on 01325 503210 or email business@darlington.ac.uk.

What if I need support?

Here at the college we have outstanding support. Our support staff are dedicated to providing you with all the help and guidance you may need throughout your college journey.

You might need help and advice on a wide range of issues such as childcare, counselling and additional learning support. For more information on any aspect of student support contact the Course and Information Team, who will direct your call to the appropriate member of the college support team, call: 01325 503030.